Personal Space, People!

I share an office with two others, and my desk is purposely angled so people coming in can stand in front of me. But for some reason, everyone insists on walking around the desk so they can stand behind me. First, I don’t like people behind me, it freaks me out. Second, I don’t want people star in at my computer. I don’t have anything to hide, but it’s none of their business. I just had someone come in and make a snarky remark about the boxes under my desk. I commented back that since no one has a reason to come behind my desk, it’s no one’s business but mine. Unfortunately the comment was ignored, and I’m sure she’ll be back again. How rude would it be to put up a “no trespassing” sign?

She’s just a co worker, but she’s not the only one that does it. The majority if our staff are in cubes, and by default they sit with their back to everyone. I guess they feel if they have to have people behind them, everyone else should too. And if they have an issue talking across a desk, why not stand next to it? But to actually go BEHIND me? Makes no sense at all.